Education Specialist-CAT
West Windsor, NJ West Windsor, NJ Part-time Part-time $2,730 - $3,150 a month $2,730 - $3,150 a month Summary and Duties If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College.
MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success.
In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource.
We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access.
Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the Community feel for all.
The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents.
This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost.
The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
The Center for Adult Transition (CAT) provides transition opportunities for young adults with significant intellectual disabilities after High School.
The Education Specialist will assist in CAT Mentor recruitment and training, assist in the modification of course structure by understanding and implementing the use of appropriate assistive technology, support the development of prevocational and vocational experiences, and coordinate with other members of the CAT team.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Identify and assist in the implementation of appropriate prevocational and vocational experiences for CAT participants Make recommendations regarding the use of appropriate assistive technology for CAT participants and support use of assistive technology provided by CAT participants Provide individualized academic supports to CAT participants Assist in CAT Mentor recruitment and training Other tasks as requested by the CAT Program Manager Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; 2 years related experience and/or training; Or, equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Experience working with college age adults with developmental disabilities.
Experience providing vocational support to college age adults with Developmental disabilities.
Core Competencies Adaptability:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Customer Focus:
Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Decision Making:
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success.
In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource.
We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access.
Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the Community feel for all.
The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents.
This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost.
The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
The Center for Adult Transition (CAT) provides transition opportunities for young adults with significant intellectual disabilities after High School.
The Education Specialist will assist in CAT Mentor recruitment and training, assist in the modification of course structure by understanding and implementing the use of appropriate assistive technology, support the development of prevocational and vocational experiences, and coordinate with other members of the CAT team.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Identify and assist in the implementation of appropriate prevocational and vocational experiences for CAT participants Make recommendations regarding the use of appropriate assistive technology for CAT participants and support use of assistive technology provided by CAT participants Provide individualized academic supports to CAT participants Assist in CAT Mentor recruitment and training Other tasks as requested by the CAT Program Manager Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; 2 years related experience and/or training; Or, equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Experience working with college age adults with developmental disabilities.
Experience providing vocational support to college age adults with Developmental disabilities.
Core Competencies Adaptability:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Customer Focus:
Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Decision Making:
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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